Wetterland, Willard Albert
Willard Wetterland, 60, of Phoenix, Arizona, previously of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away on September 5, 2017. Wil was a 1980 graduate of the Syracuse University School of Architecture with a career as a Registered Architect that spanned 30 years. More recently, he was the Principal of Willard Wetterland Architects, PLLC. He was a talented and gifted artist and an active member of the Jewish Community. He leaves his beloved daughter Abby R. Wetterland of Boston, MA and his loving Partner Laura Hartgroves. For further information, please e-mail: [email protected].

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 21, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Willard Wetterland

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19 Entries

Colin Slais

March 28, 2018

Still shocked! Will and I sat together every month at the Capital Grille for the Reference Library continuing education lunch. He told me about his trip to Cuba, his daughter, life in Rhode Island, projects on which he was working...... I miss those conversations and I miss seeing him at the table. Still having the tenderloin sandwiches, Will. God Bless.

December 5, 2017

Just a dog and a rooster celebrating 40 years of unconditional love & friendship.

Steve Judge

October 15, 2017

My heart broke today when I heard of the passing of my dear friend in Architecture. Wil and I became friends about 8 years ago. In that time, we supported each another in our struggle to be Architects in Arizona. I admired Wil and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Blessing to his friends and family in their time of need and may God's Eternal love surround Wil.
Regards,
Steve Judge

September 15, 2017

Will my good friend, RIP. You and I were study partners way back 17 years ago with our Bar Mitzvah at Temple Solel. Those were fun times trying to learn our Hebrew portions over the telephone every few days. We always joked about those study sessions and the words, "Da Bear" Fixed times. I was so nice to see you the last time with your very best friend at the Jacobs home a few weeks ago. Shalom, Will. Frank P. Weinberg and Becky Weinberg

Georgette Berube-Pacheco

September 12, 2017

RIP, Will, you were taken way to young...condolenses to the family.

Jay Darling

September 12, 2017

God speed Will.....You've left us all way too soon.

Michael Goldman

September 11, 2017

Will was a terrific friend, an enormous artistic talent and a wonderful soul. He taught me so much about art, music...life. No one can replace him and I will miss him forever.

Edna Dapo

September 11, 2017

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Wil Wetterland, my dear student, and a regular on Wednesday nights. My condolences to his partner and daughter. I will miss our conversations and seeing your unique artwork, we all will cherish the memories from our Painting classes.

Steve & Lois Hirst

September 10, 2017

We so enjoyed Wil and have fond memories of him just a few short weeks ago when he was in Flagstaff. He was a very fine man.

Robert Burgheimer

September 10, 2017

Will and I we friends and colleagues. Is was a fine architect. He was a true mensch, I will miss him deeply.

Sandra and Lance Christiansen

September 9, 2017

Wil was a fine man! In the brief year that I worked for him (2008-2009), you couldn't help developing an affinity all that was "Wil" - dry humor (and he was his biggest fan), love of his craft, just and kind to all, and an amazing knack for ignoring his calendar/schedule.

His daughter, Abby, always the pep-in-his-step and the twinkle in his eye.

It was a joy to see the more recent photos in this album of a life being lived fully.

God Bless this family durning this most difficult time.

John Kohlhas

September 8, 2017

I always wished I could draw like Will.....such a wonderful hand....reflective of a good heart, I think. So many wild memories. Sometimes you just had to love Will......and I did.

sue and nelson gray

September 8, 2017

Will was a talented architect and wonderful person. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jeffrie Lane

September 8, 2017

I will always think of Will as the best of us.

Ford

September 8, 2017

To the family,
I am sorry to hear about your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted " and "comforts all who mourn " sustain your family during this most challenging and difficult time.
Isaiah 61:1,2

- with heartfelt sympathy-

September 8, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Although your grief may seem unbearable, know that God wants to comfort you. Pour out your heart to him in prayer and experience the peace that only he can give. Jeremiah 29:11

Cheryl Mullen

September 7, 2017

Willie was my big, handsome cousin, a constant in a little kid's childhood. I remember going to his high school basketball games thinking I was big because I was his cousin! I remember him building us an awesome igloo after a winter storm. If I close my eyes, I can hear his laugh. Abby, I can't tell you how sorry I am about your Dad. Laura, I truly have no words. I hope the memories both of you have help you smile through your tears and soothe you in your sadness.